Emes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Emes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $799,100 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $46,000 and the largest $320,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$799,100
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$46,000
- Largest grant$320,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $607,500 the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 17 | $9.6 million |
| 2023 | $607,500 | 14 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $799,100 | 11 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Emes Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Emes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $609,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $189,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Machna Shalva | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $320,000 |
| Levushei Yehuda Inc | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $136,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $75,000 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $66,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Shlomo | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $53,600 |
| Tzidkas Eretz Hakodesh | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $46,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Simcha | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Cong Mishnah Sheli Inc | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Chesed | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| Cong Tamar of Monsey | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Tomche Shabbos of Boro Park and Flatbush Inc | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Manuel Scharf
- Chava Scharf
- Yisroel Scharf
Questions people ask
Does Emes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emes Foundation Inc give?
$799,100 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $46,000.
Who runs Emes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Manuel Scharf (President & Director), Chava Scharf (Vice President & Director) and Yisroel Scharf (Secretary/Treasurer & Dir).
What does Emes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.